PLABOMA Seeks Media Partnership with National Orthopaeadic Hospital as MD (Prof. Inalegwu) Lauds Mutfwang's Contributions

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has been lauded for his instrumental role in supporting the National Orthopeadic Hospital Jos. The governor's contributions to the hospital's development include providing financial assistance, constructing access roads, and supplying water facilities within the hospital premises.

Medical Director of the National Orthopeadic Hospital, Jos, Professor Icha Inalegwu Onche, gave this applause while speaking to Members of Plateau Bloggers and Online Media Association (PLABOMA) who were on a courtesy visit in his office in Jos today, 22nd August, 2025.

The Medical Director expressed profound gratitude for the governor's support, commending state collaboration with the orthopedic hospital for improved healthcare services, saying "Oh, Plateau State Governor, wonderful! The Governor has done so much. I'm happy to say, proud of him, if you are coming inside the premises here, yes, that was his career. See the road, looking right back there, that was him. Some of the money he gave us, we put up that water from the water board to this place. Besides encouraging words, sending people to come and talk to me, advise me. In fact, I have free access to him whenever I see time. The Governor is on the same page with us, and I like that. I'm very proud of him. He's doing so much for us. Don't forget this is not his project, it's a federal government project, but he knows that primarily people had to benefit and have given us so much, so I want to say this very well let him know that you know when you show gratitude..."

Professor Inalegwu emphasized, "The governor's efforts have been recognized as a significant boost to the hospital's operations, which serves multiple states, including Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger. The hospital's establishment is a result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Federal Ministry of Health and the Plateau State Government, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in the region".

"Governor Mutfwang's support for the hospital aligns with his administration's priority on healthcare development, emphasizing accessible and affordable healthcare services for citizens". He praised the governor's dedication, stating, Governor Mutfwang has been a pillar of support. His commitment to healthcare development is unmatched.

Earlier, while introducing the aim of their visit to the Orthopedic Hospital, Chairman of the Plateau Bloggers and Online Media Association Mathew Tega assured the Medical Director of their commitment to partner in promotion and awareness of the hospital's activities, enhancing its image in order to fulfill its mandate. Matthew Tega promised the Orthopedic Hospital that the partnership will involve collaborative efforts to disseminate information about the hospital's services, including its better public perception.

Other members who spoke from both the hospital and PLABOMA, including Alex Audu Wokyit, who is a PLABOMA trustee member, and Gideon Nchoka Adamu also the hospital's Director of Administration, both expressed gratitude for the moment, which according to them will go a long way in promoting the hospital's activities.